Although research indicates that physical appearance self-esteem is the best predictor of adolescents' overall self-esteem,
A) adolescents say that their physical appearance is one of the least important contributors to how they feel about themselves.
B) adolescents who are not conventionally attractive instead base their self-esteem on other factors.
C) young boys appear to be more concerned than girls about their own physical attractiveness.
D) older adolescents tend to make issues of moral development and independence the most important factor.

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Although physical appearance is a strong predictor of overall self-esteem, adolescents themselves report that it is not as important to them as other factors. They may prioritize things like social acceptance, relationships, and academic achievement above their appearance.

Although Research Indicates That Physical Appearance Self-Esteem Is the Best